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What we do

Loft conversions
in Bristol.

Four ways to turn unused roof space into rooms your family will actually live in, each one designed, built and signed off by the same team.

Rear dormer loft conversion with garden in Bristol

Type of loft conversion

Dormer conversions

We find that these are the most popular types of loft conversion as it provides more headroom and space in general, if made full size you can fit up to two bedrooms and a bathroom maximising the use of the loft’s footprint. Normally these fall under permitted development and do not require planning permission although we always make sure our architects submit to the council and obtain a certificate of lawfulness.

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Hip to gable loft conversion in Henleaze, Bristol

Hip to gable conversion, Henleaze, Bristol

Type of loft conversion

Hip to gable conversions

These types of loft conversion involve more work as we have to build out the gable side of the property, this is for detached and semi detached / end of terrace houses that have a hipped roof and not a built up gable end. Normally these fall under permitted development but some can require planning permission although we always make sure our architects submit to the council and obtain a certificate of lawfulness.

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Light, airy loft bedroom by J Vincent Loft Conversions

Type of loft conversion

Skylight conversions

Where the loft already has the head height, roof windows bring a bright, usable room into the space without altering the roofline. It’s the most economical route into your loft, and often the best fit for conservation areas.

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Loft master bedroom from a full house refurbishment in Bristol

Type of loft conversion

Full refurbishments

Whole-house updates carried out alongside your new loft, kitchens, bathrooms and reconfigured layouts, all run by one team, on one programme, from top to bottom.

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How it works

The process of your loft conversion.

Step 1

Free consultation

We begin with a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your ideas, requirements and what you’d like to achieve. We can also prepare initial scaled drawings to help you visualise the proposed layout and make the most of the available space. From this we provide a detailed quotation for the works, and if you’re happy to proceed we go through the specification with you in detail, ensuring everything is clear, agreed and tailored to your requirements before the next stage.

Step 2

Arrangements to start

Once a small deposit has been paid, we arrange a start date and have the architectural drawings prepared. Our affiliated architects run through the design with you and, once you’re happy, submit the plans to the local council for approval. Once approved and the Certificate of Lawfulness has been issued, a structural engineer visits to carry out their assessment and prepare the necessary structural calculations. Before work begins, we contact the Building Control regulator, who arranges the Building Notice with the council. We take care of the entire process on your behalf, and it’s all included within the agreed price.

Step 3

Project starts

Once the design process is complete and all necessary approvals are in place, we’re ready to begin your conversion. Before work commences we provide a clear schedule of works and an agreed staged payment plan, so you know what to expect at each phase. Payments are made in stages as the work progresses, with the full schedule agreed with you in advance.

Step 4

Completion

Once we’ve completed the final phase of your conversion, we arrange for the Building Control inspector to carry out the final inspection and sign off the completed works. Following successful sign-off, you’re issued with a Building Regulations Completion Certificate, along with a 10-year structural and roof guarantee.

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Reviews

From our Google reviews

  • We used J Vincent Lofts for a kitchen diner extension on our house in Bedminster and couldn’t be happier with the result. Joe was incredibly helpful right from the start and always quick to reply whenever we messaged him with a question or new requirement. We had Ben on-site every day and he was absolutely fantastic; thorough and a pleasure to have around.Being an old-ish 1930s house we uncovered plenty of surprises along the way, and the team took every one of them in their stride. Notably, Joe researched the groundwork that was needed for our specific area and arranged all of that. When any requirements needed changing on the fly they were always accommodating, and importantly they kept us in the loop about any impact on the budget that had been set out at the start. No task was too big, and every trade they brought in was just as thorough and personable.A genuinely great experience from start to finish, super chuffed with the work they did and highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable builders in Bristol.

    Simon B. · Google review · 2 months ago

  • We're very pleased with our kitchen extension that Joe and his team completed in May this year.From the start Joe was accomodating with our plans, working around our schedule and needs which included living at the property durring the works. The design included some custom solutions that the team executed brilliantly and to a high standard.We were recommended Joe by a friend and I will continue to recommend as their work ethic, attention to detail and consideration were exactly what we were hoping for!

    Ian S. · Google review · 2 months ago

  • Joe and his team have just finished my loft conversion and couldn’t be more pleased 😁My loft conversion is everything I hoped it would be. Joe and his team were really amazing to work with and the quality of workmanship was fab.Very happy bunny 🐰

    Vikki · Google review · 4 months ago

  • We couldn’t be happier that we chose Joe and his team to complete the work on our house. We had a double loft extension which involved reconfiguring the first floor. Joe had a solution for everything to make it all possible. His communication was excellent and his team were friendly, considerate and did an exceptional job. The work has been done to such a high standard and we’re so pleased with the result. If you’re thinking about getting work done on your house, Joe is your man!

    Isabel S. · Google review · 6 months ago

  • Joe and his team did a great job on our loft conversion and 1st floor renovations. Our conversion came with the added complexity of lowering the first-floor ceilings to create enough space for the loft, but Joe took it all in his stride.Throughout the build, Joe was incredibly accommodating when we asked to include additional work, seemingly unfazed by any request and capable of making it a reality. His budgeting and organisation were excellent from start to finish, which no doubt helped us avoid any issues in what was quite an extensive project!It was a pleasure having Joe and his team in our home, they were respectful, hardworking, and clearly took pride in their work. We love the final result; the space has completely transformed our home.We’re planning to renovate our ground floor in the future and wouldn’t hesitate to work with Joe again. Highly recommended.

    Tom K. · Google review · 8 months ago

  • Great team, high quality build and friendly. Considering the length of the job we were apprehensive to have builders in the house whilst heavily pregnant but the team were friendly and respectful. Very happy with the end result!

    Andy M. · Google review · 1 year ago

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